StrongBow

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

To provide tactical radio direction finding and a signals collection, analysis, fusion and exploitation strategic capability to the Halifax-class frigates.

Requirements

This is a joint Canadian Armed Forces project that will standardize and replace the current mission-fit of Cryptologic Direct Support Element equipment suite. This capability will provide time-critical, tactically relevant warning of threat emissions in the Communications Intercept and Electronic Intelligence spectrums. In addition, it must replace the obsolete AN/SRD-504. Mast space and weight allocation for the antenna will not exceed that currently apportioned to AN/SRD-504 on board Halifax-class frigates.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2023/2024

Final Delivery

2027/2028

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Sea
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Emerging Technology
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Decision Support Tools
• Deployable C4I Systems
• Information Management Tools
• Intelligence Fusion Tools
• Intelligence Mission Data Support Tools
• Specialized Services (CBRNE, HAZMAT, diving)
• Specialty Support Equipment
• Combatant Ships
• Maritime Specific Support Equipment
• Ship parts and components
• ISR Support and Infrastructure
• Surveillance & Recce Integration Tools
• Information and Communication Tech
• Simulation Equipment
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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